Nehemiah 7:16
Nehemiah 7:16 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Bebai, 628;
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and eight.
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and eight.
The children of Bebai, six hundred and twenty-eight.
the sons of Bebai, 628;
The sonnes of Bebai, sixe hundreth and eight and twentie.
Sons of Bebai: six hundred twenty and eight.
The children of Bebai: six hundred twenty-eight.
The children of Bebai, six hundred and twenty eight.
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty-eight.
628 men from the clan of Bebai;
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 7:16
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Nehemiah 7:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
בֵבָ֔י
שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בֵבָ֔י
Bêbay
H893
Bebai
N-proper
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:16
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בֵבָ֔י
Bêbay
H893
"Bebai"
N-proper
Bebai was an Israelite leader who returned from exile, mentioned in Nehemiah 10:15. His name means 'my cavities', possibly referring to a physical characteristic or a place.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.15 § Bebai = "my cavities" a leader of the returning exiles
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Bebai. See also: Ezra 2:11; Ezra 10:28; Nehemiah 10:16.
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:16
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
14the descendants of Zaccai, 760;
15the descendants of Binnui, 648;
16the descendants of Bebai, 628;
17the descendants of Azgad, 2,322; 18the descendants of Adonikam, 667;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezra 2:11 | the descendants of Bebai, 623; |
Nehemiah 7:16 Summary
[This verse, Nehemiah 7:16, tells us that 628 descendants of Bebai returned to Jerusalem, which shows that God was fulfilling His promise to bring His people back home, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3. The number 628 might seem small, but it represents a significant part of the larger group of Israelites who returned from exile. We can learn from the faithfulness of the descendants of Bebai and trust in God's promise to restore and rebuild us, just like He did for the Israelites. As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that God cares about each individual, as seen in Matthew 10:30, and that He has a plan to prosper us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 628 in Nehemiah 7:16?
The number 628 represents the number of descendants of Bebai who returned to Jerusalem, as part of the larger group of Israelites who returned from exile, as recorded in Ezra 2:1-64 and Nehemiah 7:1-73.
Who were the descendants of Bebai?
The descendants of Bebai were a family group within the tribe of Israel, likely originally from the tribe of Judah, as seen in Nehemiah 11:8, where some of the descendants of Bebai are listed as living in Jerusalem.
Why is it important to record the specific numbers of each family group in Nehemiah 7?
Recording the specific numbers of each family group, as seen in Nehemiah 7:7-73, was important for the purpose of re-establishing the community in Jerusalem, as commanded in Ezra 2:1-2 and Nehemiah 7:5, to ensure that each family had a place in the rebuilt city and could participate in the worship and rebuilding efforts.
How does this verse relate to the broader story of Israel's return from exile?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Israel's return from exile, as seen in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, where God fulfills His promise to restore His people, as prophesied in Deuteronomy 30:1-10 and Isaiah 43:1-7.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the faithfulness of the descendants of Bebai in returning to Jerusalem, and how can we apply that to our own lives?
- In what ways can we, like the Israelites, trust in God's promise to restore and rebuild us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Isaiah 61:4?
- How does the attention to detail in recording the specific numbers of each family group reflect God's care and concern for each individual, as seen in Matthew 10:30 and Luke 12:7?
- What role do you think the descendants of Bebai played in the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and what can we learn from their example about serving others and working together for a common goal?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:16
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:16
These are the children of the province, that went up out of the captivity, of those that had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and came again to Jerusalem
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:16
(5-73) The genealogical reckoning of the people, as the first step towards increasing the population of the metropolis, is determined on, not without express Divine suggestion; the allusion to this inspiration from God, is, as in Nehemiah 2:12, very emphatic. The original register of Zerubbabelis found and copied. The express language of both Ezra and Nehemiah makes it plain that this is no other than the list of those who came up with Zerubbabel and Joshua after the decree of Cyrus, in B.C. 538. Nehemiah’s own census follows, in Nehemiah 11. The exposition, especially as compared with Ezra 2, has been given on that chapter.
Sermons on Nehemiah 7:16
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The Coming Revival of Truth by Timothy Williams | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony of falling in love with the Lord and His Word after being born again. He emphasizes the importance of guarding this passion |